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Eby and Greater Victoria Chamber talk housing, amid rising development costs

Eby and Greater Victoria Chamber talk housing, amid rising development costs

Developers have been warning about the current high-cost climate, saying it may put the brakes on new projects and lead to a slump in housing starts.
London Drugs probes if personal data was breached in cyber incident that shut stores

London Drugs probes if personal data was breached in cyber incident that shut stores

VANCOUVER — London Drugs is investigating whether personal data was compromised in a cybersecurity incident that prompted the company to close all of its stores across Western Canada until further notice.
1,000 homes for Langford's Westhills — and counting

1,000 homes for Langford's Westhills — and counting

The 517-acre master-planned community in the hills between the south end of Langford Lake and Mount Wells Regional Park is now home to about 3,300 residents.
B.C. forestry company Teal Jones battling bankruptcy

B.C. forestry company Teal Jones battling bankruptcy

Low lumber prices, inflation, interest rates puts Surrey company in the red
London Drugs closes stores in Western Canada due to 'cybersecurity incident'

London Drugs closes stores in Western Canada due to 'cybersecurity incident'

The B.C. company says it does not believe customer or employee data has been affected
WorkSafeBC reports 175 workers died in 2023

WorkSafeBC reports 175 workers died in 2023

Of that number, 93 died from work-related disease including 48 from asbestos exposure.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
'It’s a total wow': First Nation to reopen revamped hotel in Gold River

'It’s a total wow': First Nation to reopen revamped hotel in Gold River

The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation bought the closed Gold River Chalet almost a year ago and will reopen the 49-room motel as the Baymont by Wyndam.
Adjudicator accepts B.C. groups' challenge to Alaska 'sustainable' fishery

Adjudicator accepts B.C. groups' challenge to Alaska 'sustainable' fishery

The decision clears a major procedural hurdle, and gets the B.C. groups one step closer to challenging the Marine Stewardship Council to suspend Alaskan salmon as 'sustainable.'
Kevin Greenard: CRA taking more from our pockets

Kevin Greenard: CRA taking more from our pockets